Take-Off Have leg and knee driving forward Take-off well in front of hurdle Drive forward more than upward Fully extend hip, knee and ankle joints
Flight Keep head level throughout hurdling Drive lead leg’s heel towards the hurdle Pump arms to help sprint over hurdle Keep eyes and chest facing forwards
Clearance Lean body forwards Keep shoulders ahead of hips Pull trailing leg’s knee through Heel kept close to hip
Landing Have hips in front of landing foot Brief contact with the ground Aggressive and powerful first stride Have a smooth ‘1, 2, 3, over’ rhythm